13.041
Bhishma said.
Then, at a certain time, Indra, the lord of the gods, assuming a divine form, thus considering this interval, approached the hermitage. (13-41-1)
The king, having assumed an unparalleled and attractive form and becoming most beautiful, entered that hermitage. (13-41-2)
He saw him seated there, with a great body, motionless, his eyes fixed, just like a figure in a painting. (13-41-3)
She has lustre, beautiful side-glances, full hips and breasts, large lotus-leaf-like eyes, and a face resembling the full moon. (13-41-4)
She saw him and suddenly wished to rise; astonished by his appearance, she wanted to say here, "Who are you?" (13-41-5)
O king of men, even though she desired to rise, she, being restrained by the strong one, was not able to move. (13-41-6)
Indra, lord of the gods, addressed her with the gentlest and sweetest words: "O pure-smiled one, know that I, Indra, have come here for your sake." (13-41-7)
O beautiful-browed one, being tormented by Kāma who has arisen from your own resolve, please fulfill this for me before time passes by. (13-41-8)
Vipula, the sage, heard Śakra speaking thus; while situated in the body of the guru's wife, he also saw the lord of the gods. (13-41-9)
She, O king, blameless, was not able to rise up, nor could she speak; she was stiffened with her broad chest. (13-41-10)
But, recognizing the form of the teacher's wife, the illustrious Bhṛgu seized her through his yogic power, O mighty lord. He bound all her senses with yogic restraints. (13-41-11)
But seeing her unchanging, the lord of Śacī (Indra), feeling ashamed, again said to her, O king, as she was bewildered by the power of yoga. (13-41-12)
Then, as she said "Come, come," she wished to reply to him, but Vipula turned aside the words of the teacher's wife. (13-41-13)
O, what is to be done upon arrival? Thus, from her moon-like face, speech adorned with refinement issued forth. (13-41-14)
But she, ashamed and helpless after speaking those words, and Purandara too, became frightened and dispirited at that time. (13-41-15)
O lord of the people, the king of the gods, Indra, having noticed that transformation, then saw with his divine sight. (13-41-16)
And he saw the sage, who was perceived within her body, like a reflection in a mirror, present in the body of the teacher's wife. (13-41-17)
O lord, then Purandara (Indra), seeing him engaged in terrible austerity, trembled, being very frightened and afraid of a curse. (13-41-18)
Vipula, the one of great austerity, after releasing the teacher's wife, entered his own body and then spoke to Indra, who was frightened. (13-41-19)
O Purandara, you who have not conquered your senses, whose soul is wicked and filled with desire; neither the gods nor humans will worship you for long. (13-41-20)
O Śakra, have you truly forgotten that, or does it not remain in your mind? You were released by Gautama, marked by the sign of the moon. (13-41-21)
I know you to be of childish mind, uncontrolled and unstable. This one is protected by me, fool; go away, wicked one, the way you came. (13-41-22)
O Vāsava, I do not wish to burn you today, deluded as you are, by my own energy; rather, out of compassion, I do not desire to burn you.
And he, my wise teacher of terrible austerity, seeing you, evil-minded as you are, might burn you today with his eye inflamed by anger. (13-41-24)
O Śakra, this should not be done in this way; your Brāhmaṇas must always be respected. Do not, afflicted by the power of Brahman, go into danger with your son and ministers. (13-41-25)
Having adopted the understanding "I am immortal," as you act, do not think that anything called unattainable by austerities exists. (13-41-26)
Having heard the words of the great high-souled one, Śakra, saying nothing and feeling ashamed, disappeared right there. (13-41-27)
When the auspicious moment had passed and Indra had departed, Devaśarmā, the great ascetic, performed the sacrifice as he wished and then returned to his own hermitage. (13-41-28)
O king, when the teacher arrived, Vipula, who performed dear acts, reported to the teacher that the protected wife was blameless. (13-41-29)
After saluting, the peaceful-minded Vipula, who was affectionate towards his teacher, stood near the teacher as before, without any suspicion. (13-41-30)
Then, when he had rested, Vipula reported to him, who was sitting together with his wife, that act of Indra. (13-41-31)
Having heard that, the sage became pleased with Vipula, who was powerful due to his virtue, conduct, austerity, and discipline. (13-41-32)
Seeing the noble conduct towards the great teacher, devotion in himself, and steadfastness in dharma, the lord said, "Good, good." (13-41-33)
Having greeted his disciple who was devoted to righteousness, the righteous-souled teacher, affectionate to his pupil, offered him a boon. Having been permitted by his teacher, he practiced the highest austerity. (13-41-34)
In the same way, Devaśarmā, together with his wife, that great ascetic, being fearless because of Balavṛtraghna (Indra), wandered in the lonely forest. (13-41-35)
